Who AI recommends, and when it changes.
Data as of Apr 10, 2026 · Based on 69 AI answers · A buyer need in VC & Angel Investor Databases. · See how Parse measures this
AI assistants present this buyer with a crowded, contested field where and vie for the top recommendation, separated by less than two share points. The leading picks concentrate on early-stage backing of platform infrastructure and AI-powered tools, with AI distributing attention across a long tail of specialist and generalist funds.
Where a different pick wins:
SignalFireAI consistently recommends SignalFire for its focus on tools that help creators own distribution and bypass algorithm dependency. · 1 source
Night VenturesNight Ventures is closely tied to Night Media, making it a specialized pick for startups backed by top influencer talent. · 1 source
CreandumCreandum stands out as the go-to Europe-based VC for backing creator technology globally. · 2 sources
Behind Genius VenturesDescribed as a Gen Z fund, Behind Genius Ventures targets pre-seed creator tools, analytics, and link-in-bio services. · 1 source
PatronPatron uniquely invests in the intersection of gaming, community, and the creator economy. · 1 source
Craft VenturesCraft Ventures is highlighted for backing B2B and creator commerce startups, including marketplace players. · 2 sources
Recommendation share
Andreessen Horowitz leads at 9% of AI recommendations; MaC Venture Capital follows at 7%.
By platform
Platforms disagree: MaC Venture Capital leads on Google AI Overviews, Seven Seven Six on ChatGPT.
Representative prompts behind this market ranking, and how AI tends to answer.
Buyer needs that sit next to this one in the same market.
Why here: Backed 15+ creator startups and heavily promotes AI-native tools and platform infrastructure. · 5 sources
Why here: Targets seed-stage media and technology startups with a strong creator-tools focus. · 5 sources
Why here: Focuses on creator fintech and tools enabling independence from algorithms, like Karat. · 4 sources
Why here: Specializes in pre-seed to Series A within new digital economies. · 4 sources
Why here: Active in AI-powered tools and marketplaces with consumer-creator overlap. · 3 sources
Why here: Early-stage investor seen in creator deal lists, frequently grouped with peer funds. · 4 sources
Why here: Broad investor backing AI creative tools, gaming, and consumer tech. · 3 sources
Why here: Alexis Ohanian’s fund, very active in early-stage community and monetization platforms. · 3 sources
Why here: Early fund investing in cultural shifts, AI, blockchain, and creator tech. · 3 sources
Why here: Specializes in consumer-facing creator-economy startups, often at early stage. · 4 sources
“I'm building for the creator economy. Which VCs are most active in this space?”
AI assistants respond with lists of active VCs, consistently naming 
SignalFire
